How and when LeBron James is expected to become NBA’s all-time scoring leader

LeBron James is on the verge of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time NBA scoring record. He is 1,326 points shy of the record and is looking to break it this season. James has amassed 37,062 points over the course of his 19-year career. Abdul Jabber has held the scoring title since April 5, 1984. The four-times NBA champion is entering his 20th season and fans are betting on how he will break the NBA career scoring records.

The 18-time NBA All-Star is looking to reach the No. 1 all-star spot.

LeBron James is expected to break the all-time scoring record during the 2022-23 season.

LeBron James is expected to become NBA’s all-time scoring leader.

LeBron James is expected to become NBA’s all-time scoring leader. Last year he averaged 30.3 ppg throughout the regular season over the course of 56 games. In his two seasons prior, he had averaged 25. 3 pPG and 25 pg. LeBron would have to average just 16.2 pgs over an 82-game season to reach 1325 points.

LeBron James is expected to become NBA’s all-time scoring leader. James and the Lakers will kick off their regular season with a game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 18.